Dazglue ADN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Where can I find information online about ACLS?

    Dazglue replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks
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    Life of a nurse practioner in the er

    Dazglue replied to Hoover16's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the ER alongside NP's. Every shift we always have 2 MD's and 1 NP at least, more when it's busier. NP's are well respected just as the MD's. Thank God I work in a large ER that is like one...
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    First Nurse Narrative in Nursing CLass. Pleas help

    Dazglue replied to sweetmira19's topic in General Nursing

    I've never been one to say "do your own homework" but this time I have to. Just pick out the important points, just like your instructions say. It's going to help your critical thinking skills (which...
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    interview for patient transport...

    Dazglue replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I was a transporter at first. We wore scrubs because we were dealing with direct patient contact. You WILL need a good pair of shoes. LOTS of walking. The pay is crappy at my hospital ( around 7...
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    ENCOURAGEMENT...CNA before nursing school??

    Dazglue replied to ahopefulsoontobe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You'll do fine. If being a CNA before nursing school had that much influence on how good of a nurse you would become, it would be required. Good
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    Low Census - Is it Happening to You

    Dazglue replied to Miranda50's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our postpartum usually have low census 99% of the time on weekends. But it's always been that way. Less inductions and scheduled c-section on the weekends. And we are not a good size hospital. Not the...
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    ENCOURAGEMENT...CNA before nursing school??

    Dazglue replied to ahopefulsoontobe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's not necessary. Some people it helps to already be a CNA the first semester b/c that's what you learn first semester. And most CNA's,techs, etc are more comfortable in clincal at first as far as...
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    Is it impossible to get a nursing job without vaccines?

    Dazglue replied to thequestionguy007's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't even start nursing school w/o certain
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    Beds

    Dazglue replied to nursingcares's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow. Our beds even "drive" automatically. No need to push the bed, just press a button and boom....even in reverse! Lol. I wouldn't know what to do if the bed didn't go up and down. My back would be...
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    Did you get enough phlebotomy experience in your ADN program?

    Dazglue replied to 2011NursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in my last semester and get plenty of experience during clinical. We practiced on "fake" arms during our 2 lab days for phlebotomy and inserting
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    I would like your help please. Does your hospital have a nurse residency program?

    Dazglue replied to Idaho Murse's topic in General Nursing

    Just google "Nurse Residency programs in (your
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    Would YOU recommend to a friend/family member, etc..

    Dazglue replied to digoe74's topic in Nursing Career

    After reading some of these replies all I can say is wow. I agree with shadowing and researching before you jump into nursing but that's with ANY job. I wouldn't just flat out try to DISCOURAGE...
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    New Grad RN...Why can't I hear lung sounds!!

    Dazglue replied to sameyjaney's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest have another nurse listen after/with you, check your stethoscope (may be damaged) get your hearing check or do a OTC ear wax removal, or try to use someone else
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    What does a Graduate Nurse get to do?

    Dazglue posted a topic in General Students

    Ok, crazy question I know. I am coming up on graduation and have been looking for jobs to apply for and some hospitals have Graduate Nurse positions available. Does did mean more orientation? Or...
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    Need help

    Dazglue replied to Keis's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on where you live, the hospital will train you to be a PCT. No PCT course here in Bama or MA courses (that I know of). Usually at my hospital you start out as a transporter, see where you...
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    Do acute care nurses look down on LTC nurses

    Dazglue replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    I don't. LTC nursing is not for everybody! And vice
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    "The Code Blue Disturbed The Other Patients" - Shame on you bad nurses!

    Dazglue replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for giving me a laugh for the day!!
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    My Microbiology Teacher told me I can't become a Nurse

    Dazglue replied to louis345's topic in General Students

    Never let anyone tell you that you can't be something you want to be. Even my parents told me I wasn't smart enough to be a nurse. Well, I graduate May 6th of this year. Guess I proved them
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    Do CNAs make for better nursing students?

    Dazglue replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think there could be advantages and disadvantages to everything. Lol. Well, the good side I think they have great clinical communication and interact well with patients. On the bad side, I've seen...
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    The Roll of a LVN in California Hospitals.

    Dazglue replied to Weebee's topic in California Nursing

    I'm in south Alabama and we have a few LPN's in our hospitals. At my hospital they are only on SNF or Mother/Baby and they have been there for years. The only place interested in hiring LPN's is $SNF....
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    What semester did you learn each skill?

    Dazglue replied to debstmomy's topic in General Students

    We learned every skill 1st semester except inserting IV's which was the first week of 2nd semester and giving meds through triple lumens (3rd semester) but we learned how to change dressing in 1st...
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    Nurse-Patient Ratios on East Coast

    Dazglue replied to shhhh's topic in General Nursing

    In Alabama (well, particulary my hospital that I work at ) the ratio in ICU is no more than 2:1. In the CVICU (Cariovascular ICU) the ratio is 1:1 and then they are sent to ICU and sometimes in ICU...
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    Making Notecards for Clinicals?

    Dazglue replied to kahne#1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If I were you I would just purchase RN Notes. It's small and fits right in your pocket. Contains all of your basic info from assesment, to vital sounds, to med adminstration...etc. Or if you learn...
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    Lament of the White Clinical Pants

    Dazglue replied to cogath's topic in General Students

    We wear navy blue pants and white tops. I couldn't imagine having to wear white bottoms. I have a hard enough time keeping the white top clean. EVERYTHING shows! Lol. And since the top is white we...
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    Mobile Apps at work/clinicals

    Dazglue replied to CNA2bRN13's topic in General Nursing

    We are required to have IPODS for clinical. We have drug guides, caculators, normal ranges, etc. on them. However, we don't rely heavily on them and hardly ever use them in front of the patient....